Ajax Merchants

Ajax Merchants
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City:	Ajax, Ontario
League:	Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
Operated:	19xx-1977
Home Arena:	Ajax Community Centre
Colors:	Black, Red, and White

The Ajax Merchants are a defunct Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Ajax, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.

Whitby Dunlops 19xx - 1965

Whitby Steelers 1965 - 1972

Ajax Steelers 1972 - 1973

Whitby Knob Hill Farms 1973 - 1975

Ajax Knob Hill Farms 1975 - 1976

Ajax Merchants 1976 - 1977

History

This Ajax franchise, much like its ancestor the Ajax Attack, was not known for its success. The Steelers/Knob Hill Farms/Merchants tried different names, sponsors, and even tried a scenery change in the neighbouring town of Whitby, Ontario. With only one winning season in five years, the team disbanded in 1977.

Season-by-season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
Whitby Steelers
1970-71	44	14	24	6	-	162	185	34	10th Metro B
Whitby-Ajax Steelers
1971-72	44	4	35	5	-	106	233	13	12th Metro B
Ajax Steelers
1972-73	44	20	22	2	-	196	214	42	7th OPJHL
Whitby Knob Hill Farms
1973-74	44	11	28	5	-	167	271	27	11th OPJHL
1974-75	44	21	17	6	-	205	172	48	6th OPJHL
Ajax Knob Hill Farms
1975-76	44	18	19	7	-	201	208	43	5th OPJHL
Ajax Merchants
1976-77	44	15	24	5	-	206	228	35	10th OPJHL